St Vincent advances digital ID, civil registry overhaul
St. Vincent and the Grenadines has begun a seven‑day series of working sessions aimed at overhauling its civil registration and digital identity infrastructure.
It’s one of the most significant steps yet in the Caribbean country’s national digital transformation agenda as the in-country sessions involve key government stakeholders and a visiting group from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).
Are smart cities really for the better? Promise, gaps and the problem of proof
While smart cities have boosted life satisfaction for residents in some parts of world, in others, communities don’t have access to basic resources, let alone novel technologies.
Smart cities are being promoted as the “future of urban living”, but are they actually making our lives better?
We are already aware that our world is rapidly urbanising: we expect that over 70% of the world’s population will be living in cities by 2050 and there is immense pressure for cities to become stronger in terms of infrastructure and resources (housing, transport).
Making government digital transformation happen in Canada: a look ahead
Governments across the world are working to make digital transformation happen in order to improve services for citizens and support government priorities. This transformation is not just about implementing technology; it requires getting the right skills, culture, policies, and processes in place to capitalise on the benefits of data, AI, and digital tools.
Following last year’s AccelerateGOV conference, held in Ottawa in December, Global Government Forum produced a report focusing on how to scale what works and overcome barriers to digital transformation. It is based on panel sessions, presentations and discussions from the event, which is organised by GGF, as well as a survey of 228 of the Canadian public servants registered for it.
Turks and Caicos national digital ID to be ready in 2027: Govt
The Turks and Caicos Islands have announced new investments in its long-awaited digital ID program, along with details of the legal framework that will regulate digital identity and data privacy.
The government has earmarked US$5 million for the National ID program, which will provide a trusted and verifiable identity framework for legal residents, according to Minister of Innovation, Technology and Energy Erwin Jay Saunders.
JP: New AI technologies unveiled at Toyota Woven City
At a glance
- Who: Toyota Motor Corporation; Woven by Toyota (WbyT); Toyota Woven City.
- What: Toyota Motor Corporation and WbyT have unveiled new AI technologies designed to accelerate innovation and drive its business philosophy Kakezan at Toyota Woven City.
- Why: To support the co-creation of products and services that enhance people’s lives, guided by the belief that AI should complement human intuition and ability rather than replace them.
- Where: Toyota Woven City is located at the base of Mount Fuji in Japan.
The artificial intelligence tech will be used to drive the core business philosophy of Kakezan at the smart city, located at the base of Mount Fuji in Japan.